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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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